REQ: Help on Are Squier VM JM Bridge Parts Interchangeable with Fender?

[NewOrleansRex]

I have been searching for an answer for this online, and just got the definitive word back from Fender:


"Saddle Height Adjustment Screws - VM JM FEN:0293000000479

ConsumerRelations <[email protected]>
Tue, May 25, 8:31 PM (15 hours ago)

to me

Hi Rex,
The Fender parts MAY work, but they also may not, because you are correct they are metric. Unfortunately we don't sell Squier parts.

********** – Senior Gear Advisor
Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
17600 N. Perimeter Dr. Suite 100
Scottsdale AZ 85255
480-845-5133
******@fender.com"

At least he didn't say, "**** off with your little Squier."

Anyway, since Fender doesn't know or care, does anybody else? I really just need to order a couple of saddle height adjustment screws.

Also, one of my intonation screws has to go in really far to intonate the string, and the spring is super-compressed. Where would be a good source to get a shorter screw for it?

Also, my model has the Duncan-designed pickups. Does that identify it as a VM? TIA

 

[The Butcher]

Also, my model has the Duncan-designed pickups. Does that identify it as a VM? TIA
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That weird hardtail bridge will identify it as a VM JM special if nothing else... Don't know about any other VM JMs.

Good luck looking for your parts, I imagine metric stuff is easier to find and available cheap outside of the USA. Just measure, convert and get it from an online hardware store.

 

[duceditor]

Alas, I have no answer re crossfitting. But typically metric and domestic parts - especially threaded parts — do not work together.

OTOH many here have removed their stock JM bridge in favor of non rocking types. Ask about and someone here may have one sitting in a draw that they’d be willing to pass along.

The over-compressed intonation spring is a common problem. I simply snipped the spring to make it shorter, staying with the same adjustment screw. Such for me was a one time adjustment. Blue loktite has kept everything just as I want it for now years.

-don